Hello, it’s me again.
It’s 6am and I’ve just come out of the swimming pool, it’s so hot here.
It’s the only way to really cool down. In a couple of hours, I’ll have to jump in again. And that’s how each day goes at the moment. This week its reached 43 degrees and we’re not in August yet. I’m finding it really hard going, but, I just have to focus on September coming and temperatures dropping down to a more comfortable level.
Anyway, enough of me groaning on about the heat! I should be so lucky ….
Let’s carry on with some more shipping information. This week I’m giving some hints and tips about the containers shipping companies use to send your goods overseas.
OK. As your goods are going by sea, they need to be in a watertight metal container. These usually come in two sizes, 20 feet long or 40 feet long. Your removal company will advise you which size you need. If you don’t have a great deal to ship, your possessions will be shipped as a “part load” which means you will share a container; in other words, it won’t be exclusively for you.
You need to ensure your container is watertight. I can tell you are now thinking of course it will be. Well, this is not always the case. If the container is old and battered, the best thing to do is go inside it, shut the doors and if you can see daylight you know trouble is on the horizon because it will leak!
For peace of mind, if the container is old, it should have proper welded repairs, a clean interior and the two overlapping doors should be working and lockable.
Remember, your possessions are going by sea, so a leaky container is not an option due to rough seas and poor weather conditions.
A good removal company will always check the container and make sure it will remain dry; always be suspicious if it turns up looking in a sorry state - and ask questions!
That’s it for this week. Next week I’m going to cover loading your container and how to ensure your possessions are safe.
Have a great weekend and keep smiling – if you do, others around you will.
Until next time
Best wishes
Jackie
http://www.cyprusbuyingguide.com
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